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Wednesday, 10 June 2026
13 facts about tears
13 facts about tears
Multipurpose liquid
Associated with emotions, tears are a product of lacrimal glands, found in the eyes of most terrestrial vertebrates. Although their primary function i ...

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NASA
In 1973 NASA launched the Skylab mission.
Its purpose was to set up the first American space station. Skylab successfully operated from May 14th, 1973 to July 11th, 1979, when it disintegrated into the atmosphere.
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lava
Lavas are divided into three types based on their silicon dioxide (SiO2) content.
Lavas are distinguished by their acidity: Acidic, which have a high silica content, are viscous, fl ...
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Moon
The moon was formed about 4527 billion years ago, or about 30 to 50 million years after the formation of the solar system.
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Cosmos
The development of the universe can be divided into five stages.
The very early universe lasted only a picosecond, during which time the laws of physics that we know today had not yet developed.
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Graphene
The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology has created a modern graphene sensor used in the treatment of epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
It records brain activity at frequencies below 0.1 Hz. Tests of brain activity in such ranges provid ...
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Earth
The Earth has the only natural satellite - the Moon.
The moon is relatively large for a natural satellite. Its diameter is approximately ¼ the diameter of the Earth. It orbits the Earth at an average distance of 384.400 km.
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Nicotine
Nicotine is a natural insecticide.
Plants such as tobacco produce it to repel pests - nicotine interferes with the neurotransmitters of insects and kills them.
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Snow
Snow is one of the airborne hydrometeors-atmospheric precipitation in the form of ice crystals.
These crystals are mainly shaped like six-pointed stars, combining to form snowflakes. After falling to the ground, the snowflakes form a cover-snow.
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Anorexia Nervosa
People suffering from anorexia often perceive themselves as overweight, although in reality, they are underweight.
These individuals also often deny that they have a problem with low weight. They may weigh themselve ...
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Cosmos
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.
This gas giant is made up of 90 percent hydrogen and about 10 helium. The diameter of Jupiter is 139 ...
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17 facts about Titan
17 facts about Titan
The largest of Saturn’s satellites
Titan is the only moon in the Solar System with such a dense atmosphere. It is the second largest moon in the Solar System after Ganymede (Jupiter III ...
18 facts about amber
18 facts about amber
Fossilized tree resin
Amber is one of the most interesting natural products. It looks like a gemstone, but it is a fossilized tree resin from ancient trees dating back mill ...
16 facts about liver
16 facts about liver
24/7 laboratory
The liver is one of the most essential human organs. It is extensively multitasking—it produces, filtrates, converts, and stores. It is thanks to the ...
29 facts about NASA
29 facts about NASA
For the Benefit of All
The Cold War, although a grim period in world history, brought an intense rivalry in a space race between the U.S., and the Soviet Union. As a result, ...
16 facts about Aurora
16 facts about Aurora
Northern light that has delighted people for centuries
Auroras can be different. Sometimes it is bright and dancing, shimmering with different colors, sometimes it appears still. It has always fascinated p ...
19 facts about Brain
19 facts about Brain
Organic supercomputer
The brain is one of the most important and most fascinating and complex organs in the human body. It is an incredibly plastic command center that over ...
16 facts about Phobos
16 facts about Phobos
The larger of two moons of Mars
We do not know the exact origin of this satellite. We know, however, that it is dangerously close to its planet and is in for a catastrophe. It is not ...
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